As Disney Springs continues to grow and evolve from what was Downtown Disney, so have many of the venues which have been there since the Pleasure Island days. One such location is Planet Hollywood, which opened in 1994 amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood royalty like Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jessica Rabbit. Recently, the restaurant underwent a transformation – in name, theming, and menu. This week, join me at the table, as we sample the menu, review the decor, and see what at Planet Hollywood had changed, and what has remained the same. And remember… Don’t listen hungry.

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Roger Rabbit in Walt Disney World: What Is, Was, and Might Have Been- June 16, 2013

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #327 for the week of June 16, 2013.

Join me at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where we’ll celebrate the 25th Anniversary of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” by looking back at the movie’s history, Roger’s presence in the Studios and elsewhere around the parks (both current and extinct), what might have been, and what the future may hold.

I’ll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package.

Stay tuned as I’ll some announcements and play your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

]]>http://www.wdwradio.com/2013/06/show-327-roger-rabbit-in-walt-disney-world-june-16-2013/feed/1827467Video: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Walt Disney World at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney!http://www.wdwradio.com/2013/03/video-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-walt-disney-world-at-raglan-road-in-downtown-disney/
http://www.wdwradio.com/2013/03/video-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-walt-disney-world-at-raglan-road-in-downtown-disney/#commentsTue, 12 Mar 2013 21:48:48 +0000http://www.wdwradio.com/?p=24587Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Walt Disney World at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney! Downtown Disney Pleasure Island guests can embrace their inner Irish and celebrate the most authentic St. […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Walt Disney World at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney!

Downtown Disney Pleasure Island guests can embrace their inner Irish and celebrate the most authentic St. Patrick’s Day festivities in town March 14-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. Live Irish music, dance and authentic cuisine by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon headline a spirited long weekend dubbed the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival.

The lineup of Irish band performances begins with a festival kickoff March 8-10 by The Willis Clan (http://TheWillisClan.com), a family of artists and musicians who merge their Irish roots with other music and dance genres to create a unique style.

Festivities at Raglan Road and in surrounding Pleasure Island areas will include face painting, stilt walkers, competitions, giveaways and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day memorabilia. Visit http://RaglanRoad.com

Festivities at Raglan Road and in surrounding Pleasure Island areas will include face painting, stilt walkers, competitions, giveaways and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day memorabilia. Thursday through Saturday, guests can order from Raglan Road’s popular lunch, dinner and bar menus. The dinner menu, which includes loin of bacon and cabbage, the authentic Irish dish of St. Patrick’s Day, is available all day Sunday. Throughout the event, the restaurant’s Cooke’s of Dublin counter-service eatery will offer Irish favorites like fish and chips, battered sausages and deep-fried candy bars; guests will discover additional food offerings across Pleasure Island.
On Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Saturday, the pub and restaurant cover charge of $5 will apply to each guest 18 and older; on Sunday, the cover charge is $10. Reservations can be booked for March 14 and 15 by calling 407/938-0300.
Pubs in Ireland have long been considered a place for families to gather. Following that tradition, Raglan Road is a place to meet friends and family and experience the Irish culture on St Patrick’s Day and everyday. Guests are encouraged to proudly wear a sprig of Shamrock as is the tradition in Ireland and participate in “the wearin’ of the green.”

During any visit to Raglan Road, be it brunch, lunch or dinner, guests can belly up to one of the restaurant’s 130-year-old imported-from-Ireland bars or grab a table for authentic fare. The restaurant, a Diners’ Choice 2012 award winner, is known for its beer-battered fish and chips, as well as its Shepherd’s pie with a contemporary twist and other popular entrees. Raglan Road offers gluten-free items including scallops, fish and chips, calamari, onion rings and pasta dishes.

]]>http://www.wdwradio.com/2013/03/video-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-walt-disney-world-at-raglan-road-in-downtown-disney/feed/324587St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Invite ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island March 15-17http://www.wdwradio.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-festivities-invite-wearin-of-the-green-at-downtown-disney-pleasure-island-march-15-17/
http://www.wdwradio.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-festivities-invite-wearin-of-the-green-at-downtown-disney-pleasure-island-march-15-17/#respondTue, 13 Mar 2012 20:37:18 +0000http://www.wdwradio.com/?p=16027LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Authentic Irish food, music and dance performances set the scene for a three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration and the “wearin’ of the green” March 15-17 […]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Authentic Irish food, music and dance performances set the scene for a three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration and the “wearin’ of the green” March 15-17 in and around the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island.

At Raglan Road, a true Irish pub with Dublin roots, entertainment revs up the evenings of March 15 and 16 with house band Creel on the restaurant’s main stage while Murphy’s Law and The Irish Rogues perform on the Raglan Road patio. When St. Patrick’s Day arrives March 17, non-stop entertainment kicks off at noon with Creel, The Raglan Road Dancers, more outdoor entertainment and a special appearance by U2 tribute band Elevation.

The weekend of festivities spans Pleasure Island with live Pleasure Island stage performances by The Wyndbreakers — Florida’s own “neo-traditional, pub-rockin’, guitar pickin’ Celtic” musicians; Celtic Wave, with its own traditional Irish flair; and Celtic Nova, putting its own twist on popular lrish tunes. Family-fun activities will include face painting and stilt walkers, and St. Patrick’s Day souvenirs will be in abundance.

March 15 and 16, beginning at 6 p.m. Irish bands Murphy’s Law, known for modern Irish music, and The Irish Rogues, popular for ballads and other Irish folk tunes, perform on the Raglan Road patio. At 7 p.m., house band Creel rocks the audience on the restaurant’s main stage – expect surprise guest appearances. Guests can order favorites like fish ‘n chips and Shepherd’s pie from the restaurant’s lunch or dinner menus.

March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, doors open at 11 a.m. House band Creel performs on the main stage at noon and at various times throughout the day. Entertainment on the patio kicks off at 1 p.m. with Irish dancing from The Raglan Road Dancers and performers from the Watters School of Irish Dancing, established in Central Florida more than a decade ago to train young dancers for championship performances. U2 tribute band Elevation is expected to bring down the house with renditions of U2-s greatest hits. Guests can order from Raglan Road’s dinner menu throughout the day, which includes the authentic Irish dish of St. Patrick’s Day — loin of bacon and cabbage. A $10 cover charge applies on March 17 for guests 18 and older.

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #164 for the week of April 4, 2010.

It’s time for another Top Ten list, as this week we once again count down the best of the best. This week, it’s about something that’s an integral part of the ride experience itself as we explore the Top Ten Ride Vehicles in Walt Disney World

While the Adventurers Club may be closed, the legacy, stories and cast of characters did not die with it. This week, we’ll look and see how the legacy is being preserved, and how you can be a part of it.

I’ll have some important announcements at the end of the show, including details on another event coming very soon before playing more of your voicemails, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

Welcome to the WDW Radio Show – your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #73 for the week of June 29, 2008. I am your host Lou Mongello, and thank you for tuning in once again.

In this week’s Walt Disney World News, I’ll let you know the breaking news about big changes and additions that are coming to Pleasure Island.

With the Adventureland CD release coming very soon, this week, I’ll take a look at my Top 10 Favorite Things in Adventureland with Tim Foster. Not just attractions or food, there is so much to enjoy in this land, and hopefully we’ll point out just a few things that you might enjoy. And yes, there is some food included in there as well.

Justin Muchoney, Disney’s first Chief Magic Official, joins me once again this week to update us on what life has been like as CMO, what he’s been doing, and just a bit of the magic he’s been making. And he’ll even give us a hint of what’s next for him.

In just a few weeks, The DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project will hold it’s third annual auction at MagicMeets, and this week, I spent time with some of the auction volunteers as we prepare for what will be our biggest and best event ever. In addition to giving recognition to those people behind the scenes, we also talk about a few of the exciting lots up for auction this year, and how you can help, even if you can’t attend.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

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